Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Digital Transformation to lead the digital evolution of our North American Livestock business. This senior leadership role is pivotal in aligning our regional digital strategy with Nutreco’s global vision, driving innovation, and delivering impactful digital solutions across operations, customer experience, and data monetization.  As the BU Digital Lead, you will manage the Digital Team, chair the Digital Steering Committee, and serve as a key member of the Global Nutreco Digital Leads Group. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring the successful execution of digital projects that enhance agility, efficiency, and value creation.

About The Role  “Shaping Tomorrow: Leading the Future of the Animal Nutrition digital space”

Responsibilities:

• Translate Nutreco’s global digital strategy into actionable plans for North America.
• Lead and mentor the BU NA Digital Team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee the digital project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Innovation, Finance, HR, etc.) to deliver integrated digital solutions.
• Drive the development of digital animal twins and other cutting-edge technologies in partnership with Species Councils.
• Manage the digital roadmap, budget, and benefits tracker, reporting to the Digital SteerCo and Global Digital.
• Champion digital upskilling and citizen development across the organization.
• Build and maintain a robust ecosystem of digital partners and vendors.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Digital, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience leading digital transformation in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies, low-code/no-code platforms, and hyper-automation.
• Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional project management, change management, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven, analytical mindset.

Expectation from the Role

• Putting People at the Heart – Empowers and supports teams to thrive.
• Setting Ambition – Drives bold, forward-thinking digital goals.
• Ensuring Wellbeing – Promotes a healthy, inclusive work environment.
• Shaping Tomorrow – Leads innovation and future-focused transformation.
• Delivering Results – Executes with excellence and accountability.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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